what can be my answer if they ask me this ???????

[Shoot Em Straight 385]

See...you know what to say. Don't stress out over this - nothing's happened yet. Please relax and tell them the truth - that you love her very much.

As for the age difference - I can't see why it would matter, but I'm not one of the interviewers. Just relax and prepare.

In Morocco they are questioning and basing the outcome heavy on this when male is younger. So mozmoz11 is stressing...But

OP..you fell in love, you request to live with your love and tell them the truth.

Tell them what makes you feel good when you two speak.

Explain what you laugh about.

It is not usual for a male in MENA to publicly open up to strangers about personal feelings but if there is a time...this would be it

Answer the question you were asked.

Do not get upset in the interview.

And breath

[Darnell 8,478]

As for the age difference - I can't see why it would matter, but I'm not one of the interviewers. Just relax and prepare.

This age difference, younger man in Morocco with an older American Wife, is a huge red flag for the Embassy in Casablanca, where the OP will interview. I pray, in the future, you understand that there are DIFFERENCES at each US Embassy IV Unit for 'what is a red flag' , as this varies by Country.

I would suggest to the OP not to follow Trav&Shell's advice here.. as 'seeing' is not 'understanding', for Trav&Shell.

[Peace.... 281]

At the time, my fiance (now husband) he was 29 and I was 44. His interview was normal and was never harassed about our age difference as many of my friends here with a age gap of 14-25 years apart and all coming from Morocco. I guess it all depends on how often the Petitioner traveled to Morocco to visit, how much evidence they had of their relationship, how long was the relationship before getting engaged, etc. We took our time and most of my friends here who are now happily married never rushed into marriage or got engaged so soon after meeting and we all went to visit many times. Falling in love requires meeting more than once or twice, you need to experience the culture and their families and most of all sharing time with the one you want to marry or not. It happens here all the time, when the guy finally gets here and walaaaa the USC says OMG your so different than when we were online. This is why the CO's enjoy seeing real relationships and commitments from the Beneficiary . Heck, anyone can fall in love over the internet but that is not considered a bona fide relationship or proof of anything when it comes to Morocco.

I hope your interview goes as expected, and just answer honestly and from the heart. That's all you can do.......

Best Wishes....

[Peace be still 6]

Ok you will have a big target on your back in Casablanca..... How does your wife look? is she 45 and 300lbs of fat? Keep it real and be honest. If you look like a miss match you got trouble. And truth be told you or more than likely older than 28yrs old yourself because most Moroccan true age is what is on his/her national card. This is no disrespect, but my husband is 4yrs older than what his national card say he is. Look at the pictures of the two of you and if you are like ugggg then buddy you really got a problem. I'm only going to be honest with you. I'm older than my husband but i'm also a nice looking attractive woman and we don't look like a miss match at all.

[Peace be still 6]

At the time, my fiance (now husband) he was 29 and I was 44. His interview was normal and was never harassed about our age difference as many of my friends here with a age gap of 14-25 years apart and all coming from Morocco. I guess it all depends on how often the Petitioner traveled to Morocco to visit, how much evidence they had of their relationship, how long was the relationship before getting engaged, etc. We took our time and most of my friends here who are now happily married never rushed into marriage or got engaged so soon after meeting and we all went to visit many times. Falling in love requires meeting more than once or twice, you need to experience the culture and their families and most of all sharing time with the one you want to marry or not. It happens here all the time, when the guy finally gets here and walaaaa the USC says OMG your so different than when we were online. This is why the CO's enjoy seeing real relationships and commitments from the Beneficiary . Heck, anyone can fall in love over the internet but that is not considered a bona fide relationship or proof of anything when it comes to Morocco.

I hope your interview goes as expected, and just answer honestly and from the heart. That's all you can do.......

Best Wishes....

You are also attractive and the two of you look like a good couple. So it all depends on if it looks like they belong together or not.

[sandinista! 1,816]

I think it's really awesome that you're so hot and everything, and not mismatched with your husband.

The hidden ages of Moroccans stuff is pretty funny too. How the he11 do you know how old anyone is?

"most Moroccan true age is what is on his/her national card", but your husband is four years older than what his card says? So this random guy on the Internet is probably older, because your husband is older, but most people's are correct. Ok, got it. This is based on what again?

Ok you will have a big target on your back in Casablanca..... How does your wife look? is she 45 and 300lbs of fat? Keep it real and be honest. If you look like a miss match you got trouble. And truth be told you or more than likely older than 28yrs old yourself because most Moroccan true age is what is on his/her national card. This is no disrespect, but my husband is 4yrs older than what his national card say he is. Look at the pictures of the two of you and if you are like ugggg then buddy you really got a problem. I'm only going to be honest with you. I'm older than my husband but i'm also a nice looking attractive woman and we don't look like a miss match at all.

[Shoot Em Straight 385]

I think it's really awesome that you're so hot and everything, and not mismatched with your husband.

The hidden ages of Moroccans stuff is pretty funny too. How the he11 do you know how old anyone is?

"most Moroccan true age is what is on his/her national card", but your husband is four years older than what his card says? So this random guy on the Internet is probably older, because your husband is older, but most people's are correct. Ok, got it. This is based on what again?

I am guessing a toss up of maturity or idle time

Not sure if mozmoz11 understands this "advice"

My question is...what if she is 299 pounds is there a better chance in CASA?

[Y's_habibitk 2]

Ok you will have a big target on your back in Casablanca..... How does your wife look? is she 45 and 300lbs of fat? Keep it real and be honest. If you look like a miss match you got trouble. And truth be told you or more than likely older than 28yrs old yourself because most Moroccan true age is what is on his/her national card. This is no disrespect, but my husband is 4yrs older than what his national card say he is. Look at the pictures of the two of you and if you are like ugggg then buddy you really got a problem. I'm only going to be honest with you. I'm older than my husband but i'm also a nice looking attractive woman and we don't look like a miss match at all.

I dont know about the whole real age issue but I think Peace Be Still is kinda on target with the mismatch thing.

Its unfair and we would like it not to be so, but society as a whole makes judgments based on outward appearances.

Lets face it, if you see an 8 with a 2 walking down the street most people will look twice and think(maybe not admittedly) "what does he/she get out of that?"

And of course the OP said that he loves his wife so naturally he also finds her attractive but unfortunately its not about what we think and feel, its about what the relationship looks like to the consulate.

Its not about weight but being attractively matched because, PS some cultures/men appreciate some meat on the bones of their women.

Sometimes its an issue and sometimes it is not... but it is something to be aware of, thats all.

To the OP- Just be honest, think about why you love your wife and answer from the heart. But be prepared to possibly answer some uncomfortable questions... Good Luck!

Edited February 24, 2012 by Y's_habibitk